top-tier

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈtir

: of the highest level or rank with regard to quality, reputation, or importance

Top-tier wines are the result of artisanal production techniques that demand rigorous attention to detail and, on occasion, financial sacrifice.—

Daniel Sogg

In general, the top-tier schools measure their success by the salaries that their graduates earn …—

Peter Baida

… leave fellow Republicans open to attack on what's shaping up as a top-tier issue in the 2008 elections.—

Mark Hertsgaard

Yes, this Kansas team is loaded with top-tier talent …—

Joe Posnanski

Kemp's first objective, his handlers said, was to establish himself as a top-tier contender.—

Lucy Howard>

Examples of top-tier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If funneled to operations, that would cover the salary for a top-tier offensive or defensive coordinator over the entire timeframe. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024 Central to their vision is the creation of a distinct brand identity, synonymous with top-tier hospitality and exceptional service. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 The next year, Rolex made another surprise move by buying watch retailer Bucherer, marking a pivot in how the top-tier watch brand will reach customers. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 Apr. 2024 This perk is available to Hilton elites when booking with points; our top-tier Diamond status is an automatic benefit for all Aspire card holders. —

Carly Helfand, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024 Enjoy excellent audio performance and top-tier noise cancellation with some of our favorite Sony headphones. —

Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024 The four-year starter doesn’t feature top-tier speed, but that’s about it. —

Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024 Boasting many top-tier amenities, the yacht includes a sports and diving center on the lower deck, multiple tenders ranging in size up to 50 feet and a large swimming pool. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 Multiple sources tell Variety that the top-tier contenders that seemed naturally bound for the limited series race are the subject of intense strategy discussions among network executives, agents, creators, PR and awards consultants. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024

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